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dinosauryoshi · 01-20-2026, 11:26 AM

Sheffield Mountain Hares at St Petersburg Pelicans - Series Recap

Game 1
Friday, August 20th, 2060

The Sheffield Mountain Hares opened the series in emphatic fashion, routing the St Petersburg Pelicans 10-1 behind a dominant all-round display. Jon Milz set the tone at the plate, collecting three hits and launching a three-run home run in the fourth inning that blew the game open.

On the mound, Yushuba bin Saqr was in complete control. The left-hander worked 6.1 scoreless innings, surrendering just one hit as Sheffield steadily piled on runs and never allowed the Pelicans a foothold. By the middle innings, the contest had the feel of a runaway train picking up speed.

Player of the Game: Jon Milz

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Game 2
Saturday, August 21st, 2060

Saturday night brought fireworks from both dugouts, but it was Sheffield who emerged with an 8-7 victory in a game that refused to settle. Rob Graham was the difference, hammering two home runs and driving in three as the Mountain Hares repeatedly answered St Petersburg rallies.

The decisive swing came in the sixth inning when Graham’s second homer nudged Sheffield back in front, and the bullpen managed to hold on through a tense late stretch. The game see-sawed like a rope under strain, but Sheffield kept just enough balance to avoid being pulled under.

Player of the Game: Rob Graham

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Game 3
Sunday, August 22nd, 2060

St Petersburg salvaged the finale with a 10-9 victory that unfolded in dramatic fashion. The Pelicans built an early cushion and carried a 9-7 lead into the bottom of the ninth before delivering the decisive blow.

With two aboard, Jose Noriega jumped on a sinker and sent it over the left-field wall for a three-run walk-off home run, ending the game in a single violent swing. The ballpark barely had time to breathe before it was over, the result sealed in an instant.

The loss dropped Sheffield to 65-59, while St Petersburg climbed to 71-52.

Player of the Game: Jose Noriega

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Series Summary

St Petersburg Pelicans win the series 2-1

Final records: Sheffield 65-59, St Petersburg 71-52

01-20-2026, 11:26 AM	#209
dinosauryoshi Major Leagues Join Date: Jul 2023 Location: Sheffield, UK Posts: 439	Sheffield Mountain Hares at St Petersburg Pelicans - Series Recap Game 1 Friday, August 20th, 2060 The Sheffield Mountain Hares opened the series in emphatic fashion, routing the St Petersburg Pelicans 10-1 behind a dominant all-round display. Jon Milz set the tone at the plate, collecting three hits and launching a three-run home run in the fourth inning that blew the game open. On the mound, Yushuba bin Saqr was in complete control. The left-hander worked 6.1 scoreless innings, surrendering just one hit as Sheffield steadily piled on runs and never allowed the Pelicans a foothold. By the middle innings, the contest had the feel of a runaway train picking up speed. Player of the Game: Jon Milz ⸻ Game 2 Saturday, August 21st, 2060 Saturday night brought fireworks from both dugouts, but it was Sheffield who emerged with an 8-7 victory in a game that refused to settle. Rob Graham was the difference, hammering two home runs and driving in three as the Mountain Hares repeatedly answered St Petersburg rallies. The decisive swing came in the sixth inning when Graham’s second homer nudged Sheffield back in front, and the bullpen managed to hold on through a tense late stretch. The game see-sawed like a rope under strain, but Sheffield kept just enough balance to avoid being pulled under. Player of the Game: Rob Graham ⸻ Game 3 Sunday, August 22nd, 2060 St Petersburg salvaged the finale with a 10-9 victory that unfolded in dramatic fashion. The Pelicans built an early cushion and carried a 9-7 lead into the bottom of the ninth before delivering the decisive blow. With two aboard, Jose Noriega jumped on a sinker and sent it over the left-field wall for a three-run walk-off home run, ending the game in a single violent swing. The ballpark barely had time to breathe before it was over, the result sealed in an instant. The loss dropped Sheffield to 65-59, while St Petersburg climbed to 71-52. Player of the Game: Jose Noriega ⸻ Series Summary St Petersburg Pelicans win the series 2-1 Final records: Sheffield 65-59, St Petersburg 71-52 __________________ Read about the Sheffield Mountain Hares in my World Baseball League blog here